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Jaleel White, actor
Actor

Jaleel White: Movies & Box Office

films
21
on screen
1984–2023
box office
$57.2M
average score
49
Born
November 27, 1976 (age 49)
Birthplace
Culver City, California, U.S.
Full name
Jaleel Ahmad White
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1984-present
Spouses
Nicoletta Ruhl
Children
1
Career at a glance

Jaleel White's Career in Numbers

Jaleel White's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jaleel White works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Silence of the Heart (1984) to Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Jaleel White Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 2
  2. 1990s 2
  3. 2000s 4
  4. 2010s 8
  5. 2020s 3

The 2010s were Jaleel White's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Jaleel White Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 6
  • Drama 5
  • Tv movie 3
  • Family 2
  • Biography 1
  • Romance 1
  • Sci-Fi 1

Comedy is the genre Jaleel White has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of drama (5).

Jaleel White Career Milestones

First film
Silence of the Heart 1984
Biggest box office hit
The 15:17 to Paris $57.2M worldwide
Best-rated film
Hustle Movie Echo Score 68
21 credits

Jaleel White Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jaleel White is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 49. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Jaleel White?

Jaleel White was born in Culver City, California, U.S. in 1976 and is 49 years old. Credited on films since 1984, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jaleel Ahmad White (born November 27, 1976) is an American actor best known for his iconic role as Steve Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters (1989‑1998), a character that originally appeared for a single episode before becoming the cultural centerpiece of the series. Raised in Culver City, California, White began performing in television commercials at age three, a path encouraged by his preschool teacher and supported by his mother, who later became his manager. After early guest spots on shows such as The Jeffersons and a brief stint on the short‑lived sitcom Charlie and Company, he landed the part that would define his career at the age of twelve, delivering a performance that combined nerdy physical comedy with a distinctive high‑pitched nasal voice, resulting in a phenomenon that extended to merchandise like Urkel‑Os cereal and an Urkel doll. In addition to playing Steve, White showcased his range by portraying multiple members of the Urkel family, including the suave alter ego Stefan Urquelle and the quirky Myrtle Urkel, and he even contributed as a writer, penning an episode at nineteen that became the show's highest‑rated episode of that year. Beyond Family Matters, White voiced the first American version of Sonic the Hedgehog in the DiC animated series, expanding his repertoire into voice work for Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic SatAM, and Sonic Underground. After the sitcom ended, he pursued diverse projects ranging from the UPN comedy Grown Ups to guest appearances on Boston Legal, House, Castle, Psych and Bones, while also exploring web series creation with Fake It Till You Make It. A UCLA graduate with a BA in film and television, White has continued to evolve as an actor, producer, and writer, most recently hosting the game show Flip Side in 2024 and remaining active in both entertainment and entrepreneurial ventures such as his cannabis line featuring the Purple Urkle strain.

Works with

Who Jaleel White Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jaleel White shares the most films with. Jonathan Bennett comes first, with 2 films together, followed by John Ratzenberger (2).

FAQ

Jaleel White: Questions & Answers

How many movies Jaleel White has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Jaleel White been in?

Jaleel White is credited on 21 films, from 1984 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jaleel White's highest-grossing movie?

The 15:17 to Paris (2018) is Jaleel White's biggest box office hit, with $57.2M worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Jaleel White's movies have made $57.2M.

Jaleel White's biggest hits

What is the best Jaleel White movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jaleel White's best-rated film is Hustle (2022) with a score of 68, followed by Staging Christmas (2019) (40).

Best Jaleel White movies, ranked

How old is Jaleel White?

Jaleel White is 49 years old, born on November 27, 1976 in Culver City, California, U.S..

What is Jaleel White's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jaleel White's filmography is Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! (2023), in the role of Steve Urkel / Urkelbot / Stefan Urquelle (voice).

Who does Jaleel White work with most often?

Jaleel White shares the most films with Jonathan Bennett (2 films), John Ratzenberger (2 films) and Jim O'Heir (2 films).

The Best Jaleel White Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 credits.

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